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    Outrages (en. Insults)

    u.tʁaʒ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act or series of acts contrary to the dignity of a person or group.
    The verbal outrages he endured were intolerable.
    Les outrages verbaux qu'il a subis étaient intolérables.
    Serious offense or insult.
    He filed a complaint for outrage against a peace officer.
    Il a porté plainte pour outrage à agent de la paix.

    Etymology

    Originates from the Latin 'outrager', which means 'to violate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to commit an outrage against
    to commit an offense against someone.
    faire outrage à
    public outrage
    act of humiliation or aggression in front of witnesses.
    outrage public
    outrage to modesty
    qualifies an act perceived as shocking or indecent.
    outrage à la pudeur

    Related Words

    outrage
    To commit an outrage, to hurt with words or actions.
    outrager
    outraged
    One who has suffered an outrage.
    outragé
    outrageously
    In a manner that defies norms or decency.
    outrageusement

    Slang Meanings

    To shout at someone or insult them excessively.
    He outraged her as if she were a dog.
    Il lui a fait outrage comme si elle était un chien.
    To exaggerate a situation to create a scandal.
    Don't make such a fuss over a small misunderstanding.
    Ne fais pas tant d'outrages pour un petit malentendu.